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The latest update is out from Associated British Foods ( (GB:ABF) ).
Associated British Foods has repurchased 76,885 of its ordinary shares on 23 December 2025 under its previously announced share buyback programme, paying an average price of 2,112.56 pence per share, with trades executed across the London Stock Exchange, BATS Europe, Chi‑X Europe and Aquis. The company intends to cancel all of the shares bought back, a move that will reduce its share count and can enhance earnings per share and capital returns for remaining shareholders as it continues to deploy excess cash to shareholder distributions.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ABF) stock is a Hold with a £2338.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Associated British Foods stock, see the GB:ABF Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:ABF Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:ABF is a Neutral.
Associated British Foods has a stable financial foundation with strong operational efficiency, but faces challenges in revenue growth and cash flow generation. The technical indicators show mixed signals, and the valuation is reasonable with a moderate dividend yield. The recent earnings call highlighted both strategic initiatives and ongoing challenges, particularly in the sugar segment and European markets. These factors collectively result in a moderate overall stock score.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:ABF stock, click here.
More about Associated British Foods
Associated British Foods is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group, best known for its grocery brands, sugar, agriculture and ingredients businesses, as well as its value fashion retail chain Primark. The company operates globally with a focus on mass‑market consumer goods and food products, positioning it as a major player in both branded and private‑label food manufacturing and retailing.
Average Trading Volume: 832,899
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £15.07B
For detailed information about ABF stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.